Dongshih Hakka Cultural Park

Dongshih Hakka Cultural Park
東勢客家文化園區
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General information
Typecultural center
LocationDongshi, Taichung, Taiwan
Coordinates24°15′27.7″N 120°49′55.2″E / 24.257694°N 120.832000°E / 24.257694; 120.832000

The Dongshih Hakka Cultural Park (traditional Chinese: 東勢客家文化園區; simplified Chinese: 东势客家文化园区; pinyin: Dōngshì Kèjiā Wénhuà Yuánqū) is a Hakka cultural center in Dongshi District, Taichung, Taiwan.

History

Dongshih Railway Station

The idea of the establishment of the center was originated from Dongshih Jhuang Cultural Association. The building was renovated from the waiting area of the former Dongshih train station (Chinese: 東勢車站), constructed during the Japanese rule to connect Dongshi with sugarcane trading areas.[1] The platform and old facilities of the train station were removed during the renovation but the passengers waiting benches were kept.[2]

Architecture

The building was constructed with Hakka architectural style.[3][4]

Exhibitions

The center displays cultural heritage and arts exhibition of Hakka culture.[1][2]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Dongshi Hakka Cultural Park". Taichung Tourism and Travel Bureau. 13 August 2021. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Dongshi Hakka Cultural Park". Taiwan Medical Travel. January 2014. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
  3. ^ "Dongshi Hakka Cultural Park". Hakka Affairs Council. 13 May 2019. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
  4. ^ "Dongshi Hakka Cultural Park". Dong Shih Farmers Association. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
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